PORK CROQUETTES

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We never met a pork croquette we didn't like, but these-made with a jalapeño kick and melty Mexican-style cheese-are particularly delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 37m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion s
1/4 cup chopped jalapeño pepper s
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 cups shredded cooked pork
2 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1 egg, beaten
25 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
2 cups oil

Steps:

Cook and stir onions, jalapeno peppers and crushed red pepper in small skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 10 min. or until onions are crisp-tender.
Combine meat, potatoes and cheese in large bowl. Add onion mixture; mix well. Cool completely. Shape into 15 (3-inch) sausage-shaped croquettes. Dip croquettes, 1 at a time, in egg then in cracker crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each croquette.
Heat oil in large saucepan to 375°F. Add croquettes in batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 22 g